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Title:

Highway Capacity Manual 2000: Chapter 22

Abstract:

This chapter summarizes several research studies on the rain, snow and fog effects on freeway operations. It has become clear that adverse weather can significantly reduce not only capacity but also operating speeds.

Source(s):

FHWA. For an electronic copy of this chapter, please direct your request to WeatherFeedback@dot.gov.

Date: 2000

Author:

FHWA

Keywords:


Freeway management
Traffic management

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